Strawberry & Vanilla Bean “Nice” Cream

Hi there and welcome to the Virtual Vegan Potluck! Is it time for dessert yet? I hope so because I brought this Strawberry & Vanilla Bean “Nice” Cream and it’s starting to melt already!

As I mentioned in yesterday’s blog update seen here, I’m doing this special post today as part of the Virtual Vegan Potluck. This is my first time participating and I’m super excited!

Okay, so I suppose you want to know how I made my vegan ice cream, right? You do need an ice cream maker, I use the Cuisinart version that I got at my bridal shower nearly ten years ago <—-(wow, am I really that old?).

There are many ways to make a vegan ice cream base, but my favorite is using a can of coconut milk blended with with whatever sweetener and flavor you want. I also use unsweetened soy milk for the creaminess. Also, do you like that I call it “nice” cream? I think that is appropriate for a compassionate, dairy-free treat such as this one. I highly recommend serving it for Mother’s Day.

Here’s the recipe for this incredible Strawberry & Vanilla Bean version, I hope you enjoy it!

Place the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator until chilled thoroughly.

Combine coconut milk, soy milk, dates, strawberries, vanilla extract, and the seeds of the vanilla bean in a high-speed blender and process until smooth.

Pour the mixture into the base of an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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Ideally, you would freeze this an additional 1-2 hours after it’s done in the ice cream maker so it gets really firm. Then, about 30 minutes before serving, take it out of the freezer so it is then scoopable.

Enough talking, let’s eat!!!

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The kind of coconut milk that So Delicious Dairy-Free Coconut Milk is is NOT the right kind. That is coconut milk beverage, which is suitable for replacing dairy milk in any recipe or dish. What you want is a CAN of coconut milk, not the excellent coconut milk beverage. It’s not the same thing at all!

Yes!!! Very astute comment, Melissa. I didn’t realize that some people might confuse coconut milk as a beverage with a can of coconut milk which is entirely different. I will make note of this in the recipe. Thank you!

I have loved ice cream all my life, I’m so happy to be able to make a vegan one! I usually make nice cream with frozen bananas, that way I put it in the food processor and can eat it right away! Will make yours, Carrie, on a special occasion like my daughter’s birthday, I’m sure she will love it, since coconut ice cream is her favorite!

This is great Carrie! I might just have to get a nice cream maker now! Looks really yummy and not complicated. Right up my alley.

I have been thinking of making a few purchases to add to my kitchen and was wondering what your favorites are: pressure cooker; toaster oven; and good chef’s knife. Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated.

Hi Patty! That’s great you’re thinking of expanding your kitchen appliances. I don’t use a toaster oven, but I can recommend either the Cuisinart pressure cooker (electric, about $60) or the B/R/K stovetop set (over $150). However, I’d urge you to check out the book by Jill Nussinow called The New Fast Food because she is the pressure cooking expert! As far as a chef’s knife, I think it is more important that it is sharp than the brand.

I agree, I really like the idea of calling it nice cream. I am a huge fan of blending bananas and berries together (raspberries being my favourite), but this really looks like it is a richer and more decadent way of doing it. I will definitely have to treat myself to it soon. Thank you.

Thanks for the great recipe… I think Nice Cream is the best term yet. It makes people wonder why regular ice cream isn’t so nice. It also gives us an alternative to the awkward “frozen dessert” mouthful my spouse and I have been dealing with for the last ten vegan years!

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